A Novice Introduces APL Programming Language

Explore the fundamentals of APL programming language through a novice's perspective in this 27-minute conference talk from ACCU 2024. Join Francis Glassborow, a retired mathematics teacher and programming enthusiast, as he introduces the basics of APL while coding Conway's Game of Life. Gain insights into the unique features and syntax of APL, and discover how this array-oriented language expresses complex ideas concisely. Learn about the contrast between APL and other programming languages, and understand its potential applications in various domains. Suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers interested in expanding their language repertoire, this talk offers a fresh look at a powerful and often overlooked programming language.